Joseph R. Hillebrand
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Saint Louis, Missouri
Brown & Crouppen, P.C.
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Health Care, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 1992
Education: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Joseph R. Hillebrand serves as a personal injury attorney at Brown & Crouppen, P.C., in St. Louis, Missouri, representing clients throughout Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. With a career dedicated to advocating for individuals harmed by negligence, he brings valuable perspective from his professional journey to his practice.
Mr. Hillebrand's legal career began on the opposite side of the courtroom, where he spent nearly five years representing insurance companies and hospitals. This experience provided him with unique insights into how these entities approach injury claims. In 2010, he made a significant professional transition when he joined Brown & Crouppen, P.C., to focus exclusively on supporting injured individuals seeking justice.
The depth of Mr. Hillebrand's commitment to his clients is evident in his approach to each case. He diligently works to protect the rights of those who have suffered harm due to others' carelessness. His practice involves thorough preparation and strategic representation in both state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
Mr. Hillebrand's academic background includes a Juris Doctor earned with magna cum laude honors from Indiana University Bloomington in 1992. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 1986.
Professional engagement remains important to Mr. Hillebrand, who maintains active memberships in several prestigious legal organizations. He participates in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, connecting with fellow legal professionals dedicated to protecting individuals' rights.
The legal community has recognized Mr. Hillebrand's effectiveness as an advocate. In 2013, Missouri Lawyers Media acknowledged his accomplishments by naming him a "Winningest Plaintiff Attorney," highlighting his success in securing favorable outcomes for his clients.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Health Care, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Brain Injury, Health & Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Nursing Home, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Health Care
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1992, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.brownandcrouppen.com/attorneys/joe-hillebrand/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Kansas
- Illinois
- Missouri
- Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Educational Background
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, Bachelor of Arts, Economics, 1986
Honors
- Missouri Lawyers Media “Winningest Plaintiff Attorney,” 2013
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025